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18 programmes available
Lakes | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Musculoskeletal | Referrals & other services
The ACC MRI pathways support GPs and nurse practitioners to make direct referrals for MRIs, for eligible patients who have had a course of active physiotherapy.
Lakes | Over 65 | Over 18 | Referrals & other services
This service is provided by the Reviva rehab team. The team will work with the person in their own home or in a class setting providing a strength and balance programme prescribed for them.
Lakes | Over 18 | Over 65 | Under 18 | Wellbeing | Respiratory | Preventative | Referrals & other services | Smoking cessation
The Tipu Ora stop smoking service is available to anyone who resides in the Lakes district who smokes and wants help to quit. They can access free face to face behavioural support to stop smoking, and access free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) from the service.
Tairāwhiti | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Musculoskeletal | Referrals & other services
The ACC MRI pathways support GPs and nurse practitioners to make direct referrals for MRIs, for eligible patients who have had a course of active physiotherapy.
Tairāwhiti | Over 65 | Over 18 | Referrals & other services
Presbyterian Support East Coast (PSEC) is the lead agency in the Tairāwhiti area. Enliven, the service arm of PSEC that aims to maximise the independence of older people has the role of administering the community group strength and balance programme.
Taranaki | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Musculoskeletal | Referrals & other services
The ACC MRI pathways support GPs and nurse practitioners to make direct referrals for MRIs, for eligible patients who have had a course of active physiotherapy.
Taranaki | Over 18 | Over 65 | Referrals & other services
The Taranaki strength and balance service aims to decrease the incidence and severity of falls in older adults by improving their strength and balance, increasing function and confidence and maintaining their long-term independence.
Taranaki | Under 18 | Over 18 | Over 65 | Equity & Access | Referrals & other services
A funded initial consult is available for eligible unenrolled Taranaki patients wanting to enrol with a Pinnacle general practice.
Taranaki | Over 18 | Under 18 | Over 65 | Wellbeing | Referrals & other services
This service is delivered by Occupational Therapy Community Solutions (OTCS) and provides a driving assessment to determine fitness to drive.
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